Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2024
77. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45482/24]
View answerThe joint major building project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design, where the Design Team secure all statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents.
My Department met with both schools and their Design Team in December 2022 to discuss proposed changes to the school design as additional classrooms for children with special educational needs were approved for both schools.
The Design Team submitted a revised design option for my Departments’ review, and an architectural design workshop was held in September 2023.
The Design Team have submitted further revisions to their design options which are under ongoing review. Department officials have recently visited the school site and comments will shortly issue to the Design Team for their consideration.
Once agreement is reached on the proposed design by all Stakeholders, the Design Team will proceed to prepare a revised Stage 2(b) Submission including a new Planning Permission application, and other statutory applications, along with a revised suite of Tender documents.
On receipt and review of the revised Stage 2(b) Submission, my Department will be in further contact with the School Authorities in relation to project progression.
